Chateau Lynch-Bages 2005 olivier-ravoire and the textural development is

and the textural development is smooth and sophisticated

this wine reveals an assertive character

The must is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel thanks with approximately 15 days maceration

This refined blend of traditional Bordeaux varieties showcases both structure and elegance — with flavours of dark berry

Fruit is entirely hand-harvested and whole bunch pressed

Chateau Lynch-Bages 2005 olivier-ravoire and the textural development isA sublime masculine heavyweight Lynch. It is Pauillac personified with an impenetrable but incredibly ripe nose bursting with pure, minerally cassis. Mouthfilling creamy black cherry and blackcurrant fruit is phenomenally smooth and boasts great structure with hints of tobacco, coffee, leather and mint. The tannins are rich and silky with a rare freshness. The wine is aged in 80% new oak which is the most they have ever used, feeling it necessary to